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What you need to know about the NYC program that inspired …

WEBEarlier this week, Epicenter’s civics reporter Felipe De La Hoz broke down the workforce challenges newly arrived faced by migrants in New York City — not just …

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Here’s what you need to know about community health workers

WEBThis campaign celebrates the work and impact of community health workers (CHWs) — frontline workers whose shared experiences and deep knowledge of the …

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Health care high school coming to Queens

WEBA health care high school will be coming to Woodside, Queens in 2025. Northwell Health and New York City Public Schools have partnered to design a new …

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What you need to know about NYC Care

WEBNYC Care is a health care program that gives New Yorkers healthcare access at little or no cost.

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No ‘Farewell’ to language barriers in access to cancer care, study

WEBEven in a place as diverse as New York City, Mandarin and Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are much less likely than …

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The gaps in Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial new mental health plan

WEBMayor Eric Adams, who has been criticized for his prior efforts to reduce homelessness, said he has a “moral obligation” to help homeless New Yorkers suffering …

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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s New York Housing Compact

WEBIn presenting her State of State speech this week — her first as a full-term governor following her triumph in last year’s election — Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined …

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Talkspace launches free therapy program for NYC teens

WEBTalkspace has launched a new initiative called TeenSpace to provide free online therapy for New York City teens. Youth ages 13 to 17 will have access to …

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A mental health response system that’s hard to parse

WEBJust last month, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report showing a 23% increase in the number of people served by the state’s public mental …

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Health Station brings fresh food to Harlem one smoothie at a time

WEBFrom the corner of 139th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, Miles and Dixon sell a variety of grab-and-go meals like grilled chicken wraps, salads and an extensive …

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There’s a new directory of Asian therapists. We talked to one

WEBLanguage barriers holding you back from getting the mental health support you need? The Asian American Federation’s easy-to-use mental health directory …

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How NY stacks up in the long-term care crisis

WEBLong-term care is hard. Epicenter looked at a new report and asked the experts to learn how New York fared in making it a little easier.

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Amid heightened scrutiny of city’s handling of people with mental

WEBCalls for federal takeover or closure of Rikers keep growing louder, in part due to the city jail’s treatment of detainees with mental health issues.

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Covid is surging again does anyone care

WEBCovid cases are on the rise again. Photo:Tai’s Captures on Unsplash There’s a decent enough chance that you or someone in your life has contracted Covid …

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Comunilife: lessons on supporting Latina teens with suicide …

WEBLatina teens attempted suicide at a higher rate than any other youth group. Gil, co-author of “The Maria Paradox,” a book on Latinas and self-esteem, has held a …

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NYC HACKS: Your guide to finding a public restroom in the big city

WEBThe map shows bathrooms all over the five boroughs — although most are in Manhattan. The map is divided by facility type: public restroom, restaurant, coffee shop …

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As Black houses of worship grapple with mental health, clergy are …

WEBSuicide has a disproportionate impact on Black communities in the United States: in 2020, suicide was the third leading cause of death for Black people in their …

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Gaza is taking a toll on diaspora communities’ mental health

WEBFrom our interviews with these three mental health experts, we offer these tips: Tip 1: Choose a therapist who understands identity and community and embraces …

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